Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research
Vol 8, No 1 (2027): Article in Press

The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning on Problem-Solving Skills in Elementary Schools: A Multidimensional Study

Lailatul Karimah (Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Baihaqi Siddik Lubis (Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Nov 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of the problem-based learning approach on primary school students' problem-solving abilities. This research investigates the extent to which the problem-based learning model affects primary school students' problem-solving abilities, with a special focus on its factors. This quantitative study uses a sample of 42 students and employs an exhaustive sampling approach and an experimental research design. We analyzed students' problem-solving ability using a validated and reliable assessment. The researcher used the Mann-Whitney U test to compare the inquiry learning model in the control group with the problem-based learning model in the experimental group. The findings indicate that students in the experimental group have enhanced problem-solving abilities compared with those in the control group. The problem-based learning model did not markedly improve students' problem-solving skills in analysis, assessment, and invention compared with the inquiry learning model. Consequently, to achieve better results, it is important to use innovative learning implementation strategies and additional methods.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jiecr

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Subject

Education

Description

This journal publishes research articles on various innovation education that are interesting and have an impact on the development of education. The journal publishes articles on interdisciplinary content and cross-field dimensions related to education from various cultural perspectives. The ...